Western Boone County Community School Corporation - Network Equipment RFP - 2027
Western Boone County Community School CorporationSchool · Thorntown, IN- Due
- Jan 7, 2027
- 54 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jeff Christner
- (765) 482-6333
The 30-second brief
Western Boone County Community School Corporation seeks proposals to supply and install network equipment for E-Rate Funding Year 2027, including internal connections and basic maintenance. The project involves switches, cabling, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, along with staging, configuration, installation, testing, and documentation. Named assets include Western Boone Community School Corporation facilities in Thorntown, Indiana, under FCC Form 470 application number 270004422. Bids are due by January 7, 2027, at 12:00 PM EST, with technical questions due by December 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria focus primarily on the cost of eligible goods and services, alongside technical details, experience, references, and response format adherence.
Ruckus 48-port switch, Ruckus 100GbE QSFP28 direct attach cable, Ruckus ICX 7650 SFP+ module, Ruckus 10GBASE-SR SFP+ optic, Ruckus ICX 8200 compact switch, CommScope standard power cord, Ruckus rack mount kit, Ruckus Smartzone switch management license, Ruckus Watchdog remote support, APC Smart-UPS 3000VA, APC NetShelter rack PDU, APC Smart-UPS 5000VA, Labor to install equipment, Setup and configuration of switches, Shipping and handling
Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format
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Summary
Western Boone County Community School Corporation seeks proposals to supply and install network equipment for E-Rate Funding Year 2027, including internal connections and basic maintenance.
The project involves switches, cabling, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, along with staging, configuration, installation, testing, and documentation. Named assets include Western Boone Community School Corporation facilities in Thorntown, Indiana, under FCC Form 470 application number 270004422. Bids are due by January 7, 2027, at 12:00 PM EST, with technical questions due by December 2, 2026. Evaluation criteria focus primarily on the cost of eligible goods and services, alongside technical details, experience, references, and response format adherence.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Cost of eligible goods and services
- Technical details
- Pricing and terms
- Experience
- References
- Adherence to response format
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
15- Ruckus 48-port switch
- Ruckus 100GbE QSFP28 direct attach cable
- Ruckus ICX 7650 SFP+ module
- Ruckus 10GBASE-SR SFP+ optic
- Ruckus ICX 8200 compact switch
- CommScope standard power cord
- Ruckus rack mount kit
- Ruckus Smartzone switch management license
- Ruckus Watchdog remote support
- APC Smart-UPS 3000VA
- APC NetShelter rack PDU
- APC Smart-UPS 5000VA
- Labor to install equipment
- Setup and configuration of switches
- Shipping and handling
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Line-item pricing
- Technical description for equivalent products
- Company certifications and connections
- Two reference sites
- E-Rate SPIN number
- Ready-to-execute contract
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Thorntown, IN
- Reported agency
- Western Boone Comm Sch Corp
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Western Boone County Community School Corporation?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 7, 2027. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Jeff Christner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Western Boone County Community School Corporation in IN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jeff Christner at (765) 482-6333. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Ruckus 48-port switch, Ruckus 100GbE QSFP28 direct attach cable, Ruckus ICX 7650 SFP+ module, Ruckus 10GBASE-SR SFP+ optic, Ruckus ICX 8200 compact switch, CommScope standard power cord, Ruckus rack mount kit, Ruckus Smartzone switch management license, Ruckus Watchdog remote support, APC Smart-UPS. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost of eligible goods and services, technical details, pricing and terms, experience, references, adherence to response format" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Western Boone County Community School Corporation?
All active and historical solicitations from Western Boone County Community School Corporation are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Western Boone County Community School Corporation regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of January 7, 2027, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Line-item pricing, technical description for equivalent products, company certifications and connections, two reference sites, E-Rate SPIN number, ready-to-execute contract. Review the full document from Western Boone County Community School Corporation for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Thorntown, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
